Within the $219 million budget is money to speed up the board’s cybersecurity plans and prepare for changes to the military retirement system. The board is also considering automatic escalation of contribution levels.

A new plan that would keep the government open through Dec. 11 is beginning to emerge. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) introduced a clean, short-term continuing resolution that does not include language that would defund Planned Parenthood.